"Peiponnen" fabric length; designed by Maija isola for Marimekko Oy, Finland; 1977. Printed pattern of a variety of naturalistic, identifiable leaf shapes in several sizes, in solid green, scattered across a gound that is one-third white and two-thirds yellow. 100% Cotton.Plain weave, medium weight. Selvage width; cut ends. Submitted to the Library of Congress for copyright, Dec. 30, 1977 by Marimekko Oy.
Woman's scarf, "City Tower" by Vera, 1975. Silk; Lightweight twill weave. Printed pattern of adjoining solid color blocks in green, blue, purple, yellow, and white with long white shapes converging to form two "bulls eye" - like spheres. Approx. 44" L x 14" W. Hand-rolled hems. Signature "Vera" and trademark ladybug on outer edge.
Submitted to Library of Congress July 17, 1975 by Scarves by Vera, Inc.
Woman's scarf, "Roller Coaster" by Vera, 1975. 100% Polyester; Medium weight twill weave; Printed pattern of undulating bands of alternate color blocks in red, orange, light and dark blue, and yellow on a white ground. There is a 3/8" wide yellow border. Approx. 22" square. Machine hemmed. Signature "Vera" and trademark ladybug on outer edge.
Submitted to Library of Congress July 17, 1975 by Scarves by Vera, Inc.
A "Fine Craft" spinning wheel; made by Steven A. Foley, of Oregon; 1975. Black walnut, machine and hand carved spinning wheel. Brass and steel hardware, joined, oiled and waxed. Exhibited at the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery in the juried exhibition tittled "Craft Multiples", from July 4, 1975 through February 16, 1976.
"Sademetsi" fabric length; Katsuiji Wakisaka for Marimekko Oy; Finland, 1974. Pattern of very large stylized oak branches in purple and black with spotted acorns on white background. 100% Cotton. Plain weave; screen-printed. Selvage width; cut ends. Selvage inscription. Submitted to the Library of Congress for copyright by Marimekko Oy, Dec 30 1977.
Woman's scarf, "Dotted" by Vera, 1975. 100% Polyester; Medium weight twill weave; Printed pattern in three sections, consisting of large black polka-dots, medium size black polka-dots and small red polka-dots all on white ground. Approx. 26" square. Machine hemmed.. Signature "Vera" and trademark ladybug on outer edge.
Submitted to Library of Congress July 17, 1975 by Scarves by Vera, Inc.
Woman's scarf, "7 come 11" by Vera, 1975. 100% Nylon; Medium weight twill weave; Printed pattern of scattered white dice with blue dots on a yellow background. Border of double blue and white lines. Approx. 43.5" L x 14" W. Machine hemmed. Signature "Vera" and trademark ladybug on outer edge.
Submitted to Library of Congress July 17, 1975 by Scarves by Vera, Inc.
Woman's polyester scarf, "Lazy Daisy" by Vera, 1975. 100% polyester; medium weight twill weave. Printed pattern of overlapping leafy plant stems in green and turquoise scattered with yellow and white daisy flowers. Reverse side is considerably less vivid. Approx. 26" x 27". Machine hemmed. Signature "Vera" and trademark ladybug on outer edge.
Submitted to Library of Congress July 17, 1975 by Scarves by Vera, Inc.
Woman's scarf, "Tumblin' Weed" by Vera, 1975. 100% Nylon: Medium weight twill weave; printed pattern of two groups of parallel meandering green lines with random clusters of red, yellow, and blue stars superimposed. White background with solid narrow yellow and red border. Approx. 44" L x 14" W. Machine-rolled hems. Signature "Vera" and trademark ladybug on outer edge.
Submitted to Library of Congress July 17, 1975 by Scarves by Vera, Inc.
Woman's scarf, "Embroidered Paisley" by Vera, 1975. Silk; lightweight twill weave. Printed with pattern of centered paisley motif in aqua and pink on light orange; bordered by 3" paisley section around all sides with pink background. Approx. 29" square. Hand-rolled hems. Signature "Vera" and trademark ladybug on outer edge.
Submitted to Library of Congress July 17, 1975 by Scarves by Vera, Inc.
Woman's 60% rayon and 40% silk scarf, "Whirligig" by Vera, 1975. Medium weight twill weave. Printed abstract pattern of rectangular solid blocks of orange, red, and white, intersected by curved bands of orange and white. Approx. 22" square. Machine hemmed. Signature "Vera" and trademark ladybug on outer edge.
Submitted to Library of Congress July 17, 1975 by Scarves by Vera, Inc.
Woman's scarf, "Dotted Paisley" by Vera, 1975. 100% Nylon; medium weight twill weave; printed overall paisley design in light orange, violet, yellow and gold with white dots scattered throughout. Narrow border in yellow and light orange. Approx. 26" square. Machine-rolled hems. Signature "Vera" and trademark ladybug on outer edge.
Submitted to Library of Congress July 17, 1975 by Scarves by Vera, Inc.
Woman's scarf, "Linear Stripe" by Vera, 1975. 100% Polyester; Medium weight twill weave; Printed pattern of repeated horizontal 'brushstroke' stripes in varying widths in black, beige, white and brown, with a solid brown 1 1/2" border. Reverse side is considerably less vivid. Approx. 26" square. Machine hemmed. Signature "Vera" and trademark ladybug on outer edge.
Submitted to Library of Congress July 17, 1975 by Scarves by Vera, Inc.
Woman's scarf, "Jonquils" by Vera, 1975. Silk; lightweight twill weave; printed pattern of abstract, brush-stroke flowers and stems in yellow, orange and green in dense, loose, bunches on white background. 3/4" yellow border. Approx 44" L x 14" W. Hand-rolled hems. Signature "Vera" and trademark ladybug on outer edge.
Submitted to Library of Congress July 17, 1975 by Scarves by Vera, Inc.
"Narcissos" fabric length; designed by Maija isola for Marimekko Oy; Finland, 1977.Repeat pattern of a greatly enlarged, stylized floral motif in black, lavender, and green on blue background. 100% Cotton. Selvage width; cut ends. Plain weave; screen-printed. Selvage inscription. Submitted to the Library of Congress for copyright by Marimekko Oy, Dec 30, 1977.
Woman's scarf, "Main Street" by Vera, 1975. Silk; Very sheer plain weave; printed pattern of alternate rows of city townhouses with sidewalks and leafless tress - every other row alternates direction. Light beige and green on pink background. Approx. 44" L x 14" W. Hand-rolled hems. Signature "Vera" and trademark ladybug on outer edge.
Submitted to Library of Congress July 17, 1975 by Scarves by Vera, Inc.
Woman's scarf, "Flight" by Vera, 1975. 100% Cotton; Semi-sheer plain weave; Printed pattern of scattered and overlapping small white butterfly silhouettes on black field. Border of 1/2" white and 1/4" black stripes. Approx. 26.5" x 25.5". Hand-rolled hems. Signature "Vera" and trademark ladybug on outer edge.
Submitted to Library of Congress July 17, 1975 by Scarves by Vera, Inc.
Woman's scarf, "Fields" by Vera, 1975. 100% silk. Sheer plain weave; Printed pattern of irregular linear and large V- brush stroke shapes in pink and orange on a white background. Approx. 44" L x 14" W. Hand-rolled hems. Signature "Vera" and trademark ladybug on outer edge.
Submitted to Library of Congress July 17, 1975 by Scarves by Vera, Inc.
Woman's scarf, "Cobbler's Dot" by Vera, 1975. 100% Silk; lightweight twill weave; printed pattern of irregular squares and rectangles filled with varied sizes of irregular circles (in red, blue, navy, and beige), and with blue stripes, in a checkerboard pattern. 1" red border. Approx. 26" square. Hand-rolled hems. Signature "Vera" and trademark ladybug on outer edge.
Submitted to Library of Congress July 17, 1975 by Scarves by Vera, Inc.
